Cannot Give A Referral Away!!

I am trying to refer three properties in Central California. I cannot get any Brokers or Agents to respond.

I have now called and left messages for the Brokers of record at each company.

Could it be that California's Central Valley is exploding with Real Estate Activity? Or, more likely that this is representative of the lack of professionalism and motivation that is inherent in my line of work.

The standard of care sure is different in my office...if someone has a need and I can help I do it. I do not focus on how much my compensation will be....too idealistic for my work world I guess...but I will not change!

One would think that any work is good work.....

Rates continue to remain historical low and now is the opportune time to consider a home purchase or refinance of your existing mortgage.

Everbody is an expert......

What a special gift...I currently have listed a beautiful condo...the price per square ft for the area has adjusted over time because of the recession and we had to lower the price.. it is now priced appropriately. The tenants/ other owners just sent me (cc'ing the owner) how we should pull the property off of the market and update per their observations....they want to force the value up on their own units...HELLO RECESSION!? HELLO RE-MELTDOWN in 2009!? All of the wishing in the world will not increase the value of your home...it is what it is......

Launched the Face Book for Lazar Homes

So a computer whiz I am not...it has taken me all day almost to navigate the Facebook site to create both an ad and a Facebook for Lazar Homes.....comical really! But I did succeed and you can find me on Facebook at Lazar Homes. Tell me what you think give me suggestions...I mean how dry can a subject be? Real Estate come on. I do have a client that is due to have her baby on the 27th of July and she said that she felt like a oompa loompa...or when my friend Joseph stopped by and we ripped on a certain political party...that was hysterical but I can't even expand on that soo I can tell you that there is finally inventory in the mid-peninsula...I can tell you that Joan Paulin passed away (old time Palo Alto agent that used to work for John) That discussion let to the political discussion because Joan was very political (one of the many things that I loved about her). I can also tell you that my listings are selling and that the Buyers are out in force. Thats all now....I'll try harder tomorrow...

Properties Selling Off-Market

Well I have had five properties sell off market so far (all Buyers). That seems to be what is happening. First and foremost it is not in the best interest of a Seller, they may be leaving money on the table. Also, I can only imagine the lawsuits that will come out of this because Sellers will assert that their properties were not marketed properly and that they could have obtained a higer sales price. I have a disclosure/disclaimer for this!

So once again the eager young Realtors and the greedy old Realtors will take it in the shorts...sucks for them. I would NEVER advise a Seller to do this. My pocket book is not more important than my fiduciary obligation.

The other big issue is that we could get into murky waters if Realtors stop supporting the MLS.

Oh and yes...out of area Realtors are as weird as we have all heard! Good story, I'll tell it in August!